04/10/2026
Sad to say, but I am in the same boat. More small businesses in Maple Ridge need to be supported to stay open. This is incredibly heartbreaking and I’m hoping we can all drum up some support to keep our doors open. 
EDIT- We are not closing. We are fighting to stay here. To remain a part of the heartbeat of this community. but we need support.
There are moments in a small business that stay with you.
A few years ago, our shop experienced something that changed us. Many of you showed up in ways we will never forget, and because of that, we were able to reopen our doors in just 9 weeks instead of 9 months like the insurance company told us.
What we didn’t fully understand at the time is that not all of the costs would be covered, and a portion has quietly followed us ever since.
If we’re being honest, this has been heavy.
We’ve tried to just keep going. To figure it out. To carry it quietly while still showing up for you in the way we always have.
Maybe we didn’t know how to ask for help.
Maybe we didn’t want to let anyone down.
Maybe we just believed we could outwork it.
But the truth is… it hasn’t gone away.
So we’re making the decision to finally close this chapter, and move forward with a clean slate.
For the next few days, we’re offering 14% off storewide.
If you’ve been meaning to stop in, restock your favourites, or pick up something special, we would truly love to see you.
And if shopping isn’t in the cards right now, sharing this post or telling a friend about us means more than you know.
With love and gratitude, always
Taryn & Mumsy
Once Upon a Tea Leaf
